I'm glad I'm not the only one who read the Iowa comment as being snotty. A pity some people still haven't learned tact.

Anyway, I made it out to Chicago the other day and pretty much had fabulous service everywhere I went. I'd especially recommend Kathy at Chanel and Christine at YSL. The attitude of the SA's can really make or break a shopping trip. I didn't go into J. Mendel, though--I was kind of put off by the mannequin-looking guy in a suit by the front door that was glaring daggers at everyone that walked by. Way to scare off customers.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who read the Iowa comment as being snotty. A pity some people still haven't learned tact.

Anyway, I made it out to Chicago the other day and pretty much had fabulous service everywhere I went. I'd especially recommend Kathy at Chanel and Christine at YSL. The attitude of the SA's can really make or break a shopping trip. I didn't go into J. Mendel, though--I was kind of put off by the mannequin-looking guy in a suit by the front door that was glaring daggers at everyone that walked by. Way to scare off customers.

YES! I agree completely on the J.Mendel thing. They have really big attitudes there, well its like a snotty vibe. Its a "if you dont have a birkin then stay away" kinda attitude haha. i will never go in there again....

Has anyone been to Jake? Its on Rush street. Ive been in there once, but I should go there again tomorrow. I heard they sell Doo.Ri. I never saw Doo.Ri up close and personal. Also they are constructing a store on 600 N michigan ave next to the Nike Store. The retail space is 3 floors and it is on the corner. Anyone have any idea about this?!

Has anyone been to Jake? Its on Rush street. Ive been in there once, but I should go there again tomorrow. I heard they sell Doo.Ri. I never saw Doo.Ri up close and personal. Also they are constructing a store on 600 N michigan ave next to the Nike Store. The retail space is 3 floors and it is on the corner. Anyone have any idea about this?!

I've been to Jake, didn't see much that interested me other than a few Cloak pieces, and they don't seem to carry small sizes. It's a pretty cool little shop though. That's REALLY crazy that they're opening a store next to Nike, especially one that big. The only space that could be is the old Sony store... that place would be HUGE for Jake. That's ballsy, I can't even imagine what the rent must be. Good for them, I hope they do well and pick up some designers that nobody else has.

I've been to Jake, didn't see much that interested me other than a few Cloak pieces, and they don't seem to carry small sizes. It's a pretty cool little shop though. That's REALLY crazy that they're opening a store next to Nike, especially one that big. The only space that could be is the old Sony store... that place would be HUGE for Jake. That's ballsy, I can't even imagine what the rent must be. Good for them, I hope they do well and pick up some designers that nobody else has.

OH dear! I was unclear!!! that whole store next to Nike isnt jake, i was just saying that they're building one...sorry for the confusion . Well I went to jake today and saw some Doo.Ri, Sass and Bide, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Ya-ya, and Missoni. I didnt look at menswear so I guess i missed the cloak pieces. Oh well...